Masters Degree in Law of Financial Services and Capital markets is offered as a self-financing   on-campus collaborative Programme between the NALSAR university and Institute of Insurance and Risk Management(IIRM) with effect from the academic year  2009-10. The programme provides conceptual foundation in various services like Insurance, Banks, Mutual Funds, Security markets etc., and also legal aspects involved in these areas. It aims at providing qualified and legally knowledgeable managers in the areas of  financial services and capital market industries. This programme is the only one of its kind to be offered in the country.

Duration : The duration of the Programme is Two years -  Four Semesters. The entire Porgramme should be completed in all respects within a maximum period of 4 years (8 semesters).

Eligibility for admission:  Admission to this Masters degree is Graduation in any discipline with 50% in aggregate.

Candidates awaiting results of the qualifying examination can also apply subject to the condition that they should produce proof of having passed the qualifying examination with requisite percentage at the time of interview. Candidates whose marks memos of the qualifying examination are not available at the time of interview are not eligible for admission.

Students intake:   The student intake for the year would be 60, though during the first year, the number admitted may be less  than the prescribed intake.

Candidates from all parts of the country are eligible for admission and there is no reservation for any category of candidates. Admission will be made based on the candidate's academic qualifications, experience and performance at the entrance examination and/or interview. Additional weightage would be given to those having higher qualifications. Candidates selected for the Main List and Waiting List   will be  informed of their position individually. Seats falling vacant, if any,  will be filled from among those placed in the waiting list in their  merit order.
Not more than 10% of the total seats may be filled directly from NRIs/ foreign nationals  provided they have passed the  qualifying examination

Organization: The Programme will be organized jointly by NALSAR University and IIRM.  Pedagogy will be handled by the faculty provided by NALSAR, IIRM and, where necessary, resource persons drawn from outside these two Institutions.

Internship: In addition to study courses, the students have compulsorily to undergo internship during the semester-breaks. Internship is an integral part of the Programme structure and the students are eligible for the award of Degree only after successful completion of the internship specified in the Programme.

Award of Degree: The Degree Certificate will be awarded under the name and the seal of the NALSAR University, with a suitable adjoin of the name and logo of IIRM.

Evaluation: Evaluation will be on continuous basis, based on mid-semester Exam, End-semester Exam and  Project Report. A student should secure 50% marks (or equivalent grade) for a pass in every subject. A student will be eligible for the award of M L (FS & CM) degree only when he successfully completes  the prescribed 20 courses. Detailed Rules of Evaluation are given elsewhere separately

Teaching Methodology :  Study materials accompany instructions in each subject to promote intensive and interactive learning. Instructions are given through lectures, seminars, group and individual tutorials. Skills of reading, research, analysis, writing and speaking are developed through project assignments and presentations.  Collaborative teaching is undertaken in some subjects to maximise  available expertise and to promote inter-disciplinary understanding.

Code of Conduct & Academic Responsibility :  NALSAR & IIRM expect that all the students will observe decency, decorum and discipline in all their relations with each other. They also recognize the indispensability of statutory provisions in this regard.

Jurisdiction:  All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of  Hyderabad.